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Recent Examples of do-gooder
As one of the top do-gooders for a company devoted to good deeds, Altman said he is blessed to be able to branch beyond career and corporate goals to something more substantive.
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
Resist pressure Scammers who pose as charitable do-gooders often demand immediate payment, while legitimate charities are happy to get a donation at any time.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Onscreen, Evans’s Mike Tyler instead takes a more self-destructive route — at times, equal parts hilarious and harrowing — preoccupied by his public image and being perceived as a righteous do-gooder.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Such a bland do-gooder can’t hold a candle to Slattery’s Leo, a man who happily self-identifies as a bully.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
Resist pressure Scammers who pose as charitable do-gooders often demand immediate payment, while legitimate charities are happy to get a donation at any time.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Onscreen, Evans’s Mike Tyler instead takes a more self-destructive route — at times, equal parts hilarious and harrowing — preoccupied by his public image and being perceived as a righteous do-gooder.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Such a bland do-gooder can’t hold a candle to Slattery’s Leo, a man who happily self-identifies as a bully.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-gooder
Noun
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And yet, the natural optimist in me (that’s Tolkien talking) can’t succumb to literary doomerism.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Occasionally, optimists are right, even in the Middle East.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alexi’s tutu-twirling positivity should not be confused with Pollyanna, nor her quirky insights with naiveté.—
Rich Roll,
Outside,
26 Aug. 2025
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During the festival, those attending can enjoy a selection of beer, wine and cocktails from Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, along with offerings from other local St. Charles breweries, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Once seen as a reformer, Gaddafi had attempted a political comeback in 2021 but remained a divisive and controversial figure in Libya.—
Yousef Murad,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Clark ran as a reformer in 2019, aiming to replace outgoing mayor Eric Kellogg, who had been prevented from running for reelection by term limits.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This means the perfectionist in you can zero in on the perfect shade of beige or blue without shelling out for customized covers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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As a teacher and mother—and lifelong perfectionist—I was used to tending to others’ emotional needs, anticipating them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Do-gooder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-gooder. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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